Comparison

Perfect Cell vs Running Fred

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Perfect Cell

Embody a powerful creature and use unique superpowers to escape a high-security submarine base. Solve puzzles, dodge deadly traps, and engage in fast-paced action or stealthy infiltration to survive.

Highlights
  • Superpowers for escape
  • Action and infiltration gameplay
  • Puzzle solving
  • Intuitive multi-touch controls
  • 35 levels across 5 worlds
  • Full HD 3D graphics
Features
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Play as the most advanced creature ever discovered on Earth. You are trapped in a high security submarine base and you must use your superpowers to escape from this hostile environment; dodge lasers and AK-47 bullets, solve puzzles to progress and try to survive the many other dangerous and deadly traps. Play through an original story that uniquely combines the best of action and infiltration games . Use intuitive, multi-touch gameplay; play as up to 3 Cells on the same screen, dash through the air with a swipe gesture or cut off your enemies’ heads with a ‘draw and dash’! Use your mind to find your way out covertly or, if you prefer, use fast-paced action gameplay to kill every scientist and soldier in your path. You are the Perfect Cell! See the gameplay video at : www.mobigame.net "Perfect Cell is bloody brilliant" - TheAPPERA.com ***** Winner of the IMGA 2011 People's Choice Award ***** 4/5 TouchGen.net 5/5 AppSmile.com 4/5 TouchArcade.com 3/4 SlideToPlay.com 4/5 AppSpy.com 8/10 PocketGamer.co.uk (Silver Award) Game features: - Hyper realistic environments with dynamic lighting and physics - Cut your enemies into bloody pieces with a simple gesture - The best Action/Infiltration/Puzzle game on the iOS! - 35 levels with dynamic atmosphere across 5 different worlds - Very intuitive multitouch control - Game Center : Achievements and Leaderboards provide a high replay value and allow you to share with your friends - Full HD 3D Graphics, optimized for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. It's really smooth on a 1st gen iPhone/iPod, and it looks just amazing on a Retina display! Follow Mobigame on twitter.com/mobigame Play more Mobigames like EDGE, Cross Fingers and Truckers Delight at http://www.mobigame.net

About

Running Fred

Guide a hapless hero through perilous traps and challenges in this fast-paced third-person platformer. Perform acrobatic maneuvers, utilize special items, and choose from multiple game modes to survive.

Highlights
  • Acrobatic maneuvers
  • Perilous traps
  • Multiple game modes
  • Special skills and perks
  • Unlockable characters and outfits
  • Cross-device progress saving
Features
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"What goes down, usually meets something hard on its way" The anticipated sequel to Falling Fred is here! Fred is back with a new host of painful antics, awesome acrobatic/desperate moves, special items and uber-cool locations. Take control of our hapless hero as he pursues his quest to remain among the living! Running Fred combines ludicrously natural controls and furiously paced action with the shameless buckets of gore praised on its prequel, making up a fantastic third person platformer unparalleled on mobile devices! Main Features: - Lots of acrobatic maneuvers - Dozens of perilous traps - Multiple game modes: Adventure, Challenge and our favourite Endless Survival! - Tons of special skills and perks - Lot of characters to choose from! - Pimp up your character with special outfits - Keep your progress across all your devices - Share your score with your friends via Game Center What reviewers say: "Bloody Brilliant!" - iFanzine "The sheer amount of content, replayability and fun that comes from deftly avoiding trap after trap is phenomenal" - AppSpy "For gamers who like runner-games, this game is easily a 5 out of 5 stars game" - fabela-imag "Those who love Falling Fred, just love the running Fred, the anticipated sequel to Falling Fred." - Best10App Skiing Fred, the new Fred adventure, is available now at App Store. Check it! SuperSonic Jack, a new here, a new adventure available at App Store Now!

Screenshots

Perfect Cell4 screens
Running Fred4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Running Fred at Free against Perfect Cell's $1.99. Running Fred also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 92). Perfect Cell's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Running Fred is free to download; Perfect Cell costs $1.99 up front. Running Fred sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Perfect Cell asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Perfect Cell holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Running Fred has 1.8K ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Perfect Cell's written reviews are positive against 79% of Running Fred's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Perfect Cell ships an update monthly, Running Fred every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Perfect Cell versus Running Fred: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPerfect CellRunning Fred
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (92 ratings) — better4.5 (1.8K ratings)
Positive reviews91.4% of reviews — better78.8% of reviews
Number of ratings921.8K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size311 MB233 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMobigameDedalord S.R.L.

Customer experience

Perfect Cell

All ratings92 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews799 reviews
Positive91.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.5%

Running Fred

All ratings1,804 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews501 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral6.2%
Negative15.0%

User reviews

Perfect Cell

From 92 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Intuitive controls
  • 💎 Unique concept and execution
  • 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
  • 🎶 Great soundtrack

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of content/levels
  • 🛠️ Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🕹️ Challenging controls for some users
  • ⏱️ Short gameplay duration

Running Fred

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Customizable character
  • 🎢 Challenging obstacles
  • 🎯 Nostalgic experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches
  • 🕰️ Slow loading times
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🩸 Excessive violence/gore

Bugs and requests

Perfect Cell

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on certain devices/iOS versions
  • Control issues on larger screens
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Level editor or creator
  • Multiplayer or co-op mode
  • Ability to change cell color/appearance
  • Difficulty settings or options

Running Fred

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes when using Iron Fred character
  • Mystery boxes not working as intended
  • Inverted controls and screen orientation issues
  • Obstacles not registering properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bring back Falling Fred and Falling Fred Z
  • Add more levels and worlds
  • Improve controls and responsiveness
  • Reduce difficulty of obtaining in-game currency

In-app purchases

None

Perfect Cell

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Running Fred

One-time10
  • 2000 Skullies Pack$0.99
  • Value Pack 1$1.99
  • Value Pack 2$1.99
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  • Value Pack 3$1.99
  • 5000 Skullies Pack$1.99
  • 11000 Skullies Pack$4.99
  • 24000 Skullies Pack$9.99
  • 60000 Skullies Pack$14.99
  • 84000 Skullies Pack$29.99
  • 350000 Skullies$99.99

Questions

Is Perfect Cell free?
Perfect Cell costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Running Fred free?
Running Fred is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Perfect Cell or Running Fred?
Perfect Cell is rated higher. Perfect Cell averages 4.8 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Running Fred averages 4.5 from 1.8K ratings.
Do Perfect Cell or Running Fred have ads?
Running Fred shows ads; Perfect Cell does not.
Which is updated more often, Perfect Cell or Running Fred?
Perfect Cell ships an update monthly, and Running Fred every 3 months. Most recently, Perfect Cell was updated on November 1, 2026 and Running Fred on November 4, 2026.

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